St. Charles County, MO Soliciting & Door-to-Door: Solicitor Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- License required
- Yes, from Chief of Police
- License term
- 4 or 7 consecutive days
- Fee
- Set at County's actual cost
- Must carry
- License + photo ID card
- No-solicit notice
- "No Solicitors Invited" card honored
Summary
Door-to-door peddlers and solicitors in unincorporated St. Charles County must get a Chief of Police license before knocking on a single door.
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, every individual desiring to engage in any type of peddling/soliciting, as defined in this act, to owners and occupants of residences within the unincorporated area of the County is hereby required to: 1. Make written application to the County Chief of Police for a license as hereinafter provided; and no person shall be permitted to engage in peddling/soliciting in the unincorporated area of the County unless that person has been issued a license.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4863880; v61 updated 2026-05-11; through 05-11-2026).
Full Breakdown
Anyone peddling or soliciting door-to-door in unincorporated St. Charles County must apply in writing to the Chief of Police, carry the license and a photo ID card at all times, and show that ID before asking an occupant anything. Licenses run 4 or 7 consecutive days depending on repeat use within 12 months, priced at the County's actual issuance cost. Canvassers, registered charities, political candidates, government employees on duty, and mail/phone solicitation are exempt from the licensing requirement.
Violations & Fines
Peddling/soliciting without a license, or ignoring a posted 'No Solicitors Invited' card, is a misdemeanor enforced by the Chief of Police; the license can also be revoked for disorderly conduct, fraud, or misrepresentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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